Author: vikings

Sam Meredith was one such player. He’s heading to his first Bingham this summer as a back for the Swansea Vikings, who launched in 2015. “I had no real rugby experience before I joined,” says the 28-year-old, “and it was very daunting. I suffered big time with low confidence and anxiety. I was so shy, […]

On Friday the 8th of December The Swansea Vikings will be holding their Christmas Party. This year for the first time we have hired out a private room in the Arriba Bar which is above La Cantina on Wind Street, where there will be plenty of Karaoke and more than likely some mayhem too. The […]

Date 02nd December 2017 SWANSEA VIKINGS R.F.C. HITS TARGETS WITH EASYFUNDRAISING Swansea Vikings has so far raised £844.04 by signing up to easyfundraising.org.uk. The Vikings received the backing of many supporters who shopped through easyfundraising.org.uk to help boost their fundraising for free. “It’s probably the easiest way to raise money, just for buying things that […]

Welcome to Bingham Cup Amsterdam 2018, the world championship of gay and inclusive men’s and women’s rugby. For the first time in its history, our 15-a-side tournament comes to continental Europe! From 8–10 June 2018, Amsterdam plays host to up to 60 rugby clubs from around the world. Whether you’re a player or a […]

Swansea Vikings RFC Constitution This constitution was adopted on the 24th June 2017; all previous constitutions in the name of this organization are hereby null and void. Name of Organization: Swansea Vikings Our Kit Colours: Black, Gold & (green) Aims and Objectives: To promote the sport of rugby union in the Swansea area. To compete […]

Representatives from World Rugby have again met leaders of International Gay Rugby to progress strategies to keep homophobia and intolerance out of the game. As part of World Rugby’s ongoing commitment to the promotion of inclusivity, representatives from the governing body have met leaders of International Gay Rugby (IGR) in Dublin to progress strategies to […]

As well as “give it a try” our recruitment event, we’re holding our first ever “rugby fit” event. This event is welcome to all, a fun thrilled fitness session taken by Scott George Wilson a qualified level 2 class instructor. Everyone welcome! Maybe full contact rugby isn’t for you, therefore join our community and get […]

NEW CLUB ALERT!!! 🌟🏳️‍🌈🏉♣️ Great news from the United States as a second gay and inclusive rugby club is coming to Wisconsin! The Milwaukee Beer Barons are holding a Rugby 101 this August 5, with the guys already having IGR membership and Bingham Cup 2018 in their sights! If you are able to help the guys […]

Every season we hold a few of our “give it a try” sessions. These sessions aim to recruit new players, be it players who are experienced, want to get back into rugby or are complete novices. The session will involve a simple introduction to rugby, simple handling drills, team activities, and structured touch rugby games. […]

Our first kit we had has become tired and not very fitting. This year we have decided to team up with SRG Elite for our new kit for 2017/18. The new kit looks amazing and we have also managed to attract quite a few good sponsors too.